The Board of Directors of Northeast ("Board") wishes to announce that Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad will cease its role as Sponsor to the Company following the expiry of its engagement as Sponsor on 30 September 2026, fulfilling its role as Sponsor for at least one (1) full financial year following the admission of Northeast to the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Further, the Board wishes to announce that Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd has been appointed as the replacement Sponsor for the second and third full sponsored financial years, commencing from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028.

This announcement is dated 30 September 2026.